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Remove Image Background Without Uploading a Single Pixel
Most background removers upload your photo to a cloud, process it on someone else's server, then send it back. TinyPS does the opposite: the AI model runs in your browser, so your image never leaves your computer.
How to remove a background offline
It takes about 20 seconds and zero uploads:- Install the TinyPS extension for Chrome or Edge (or open the free online editor — no install).
- Open your image inside TinyPS.
- Click “Remove background”. The u2netp model runs locally via WebAssembly.
- Export a PNG with transparency, or drop it onto another layer to keep editing.
Why “no upload” actually matters
When a tool uploads your photo, it stores it, may train on it, and becomes a target for breaches. With TinyPS the file stays on your device:- No cloud account, no API key, no queue.
- Confidential screenshots, IDs and product shots never touch a server.
- EXIF location and metadata are not leaked to a third party.
- Works on a plane, in a basement, anywhere — fully offline.
Free vs Pro
Background removal is a Pro feature. The free editor still covers crop, resize, compress, convert and batch export. Pro is a one-time $24.90 (Alipay supported), or $1.99/mo, $9.90/yr.TinyPS vs online background removers
| Capability | TinyPS | Typical online tool |
|---|---|---|
| Image uploaded to server | No | Yes |
| Runs offline | Yes | No |
| Account required | No | Usually |
| One-time price | $24.90 | Subscription |
Frequently asked questions
Does TinyPS upload my image when removing the background?
No. The u2netp segmentation model runs entirely on your device through ONNX Runtime WebAssembly. There is no cloud API call and your photo never leaves your computer.
Is background removal included in the free version?
Background removal is a Pro feature. The free tier covers all core editing, compression, format conversion and batch ZIP export.
What formats can I export after removing the background?
You can export PNG (with transparency), JPEG, WebP, BMP or GIF, plus a single ZIP of multiple pages.